 DropBox is a free software download that allows you to synchronize or backup your files you get a 2 GB of space free. If you want more space you have to pay.  The content in your DropBox folder synchronize automatically between the computer you install it on.  You can access your files from any computer as long as you have the internet. Video

 DropBox also allows you to store photos and view them in a slideshow.  DropBox also allows you to share the photos on the gallery page there is a URL that you can or post on your website so other people can view the photos too.  DropBox also has a shared folder so users can share files with each other. Video

 Teachers can have students submit work through DropBox.  Teachers can use it to get work and notes to students who missed class.  Students don’t need to panic if they forgot their USB as long as the file is in their DropBox they can access it from any computer with internet.  Students can share work during a group project without being together.

ExcellentGoodOKFairPoorComments UseVersatile Reliability AvailabilityAs long as there is internet my files can be accessed anywhere. Classroom Impact Cost2 GB ~ Free 50 GB~$99.00 a year 100 GB~$ a year

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 Click Free Download button on DropBoxDropBox

 Save the DropBox application.

 Open DropBox Installer by clicking on it.

 Click Install when DropBox Setup Window appears.

 After installation is complete.  A welcome to DropBox Window will appear.  Click “I don’t have a DropBox account” button. If you do not have on setup already if you have an account click the “I already have a DropBox account” button.  Then Click Next. 1 2

 Fill in your information to create your DropBox account. Then Click Next.  The only thing you are required to give them is a first name and a valid address and to make up a password.

 Select your DropBox size.  Click the 2GB if you want the free one.  Then Click Next.

 Take a brief tour to see how DropBox works.  Click Next to see tour.  To skip the tour Click “Skip tour and finish”.

 Installation and set up is complete.  Click finish.

 Open your DropBox folder.

 Copy files into DropBox folder.

 Now you can access those files from any computer with Internet access.